Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 111 Do you want to take care of yourself?
In mid-June, Ghost was finally released in 6 theaters in North America, with a three-day opening weekend of $1650 million.
The good reputation spread faster than last year's "Pretty Woman", and the touching love that transcends life and death moved countless people!

Los Angeles, Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the El Capitan Theatre, the premiere of Disney's "The Rocketeer".

"Okay, go do the interview, I'll go backstage at the theater!"

Aaron and Jennifer Connelly kissed.

Aaron also didn't know why Jeffrey Katzenberg specially invited him?

In the lounge backstage at the theater, Jeffrey Katzenberg shook hands with Aaron with a smile on his face.

"Congratulations! Shuguang not only achieved amazing results in films this year, but also made some great moves!"

Aaron was a bit modest, "Dawn is just a small fight."

"This theater was recently renovated after being purchased by Disney. 'The Rocketeer' is the first movie to be shown at the El Capitan Theater in recent years."

"The El Capitan Theatre also has more than 1100 seats, although it is not as famous as landmark theaters such as the Chinese Theater and the Egyptian Theater;"

"But, it's enough for the premiere!"

Aaron nodded. "Los Angeles seems to have too many nearly abandoned theaters, telling of the prosperity of Hollywood's Golden Age."

Although he didn't know the specific reason why Jeffrey Katzenberg invited him, Aaron seemed to be able to guess something;
Since the other party wanted to talk about this nonsense, Aaron was of course happy to do so.

"Okay, I'm representing Disney and want to acquire Dawn Pictures. Don't worry about the price, I'm sure you'll be satisfied."

"Moreover, after Dawn Pictures joins Disney, it will still be under your control. You can continue to hold some of Dawn Pictures' shares, and Disney will not interfere with your creative freedom.

"Dawn Pictures has its own independent film production and distribution rights!"

Jeffrey Katzenberg didn't beat around the bush and was very direct.

"I heard that Disney was discussing a deal with Pixar to jointly develop animated feature films."

Aaron asked with a hint of meaning, "Is this true?"

"It's true. Pixar won the Oscar for Animated Short Film. Both the creativity and the technology are good."

"So, is Disney acquiring Sugon now because Sugon just acquired Pixar?"

Jeffrey Katzenberg just stared at Aaron and said, "Aaron, Disney animation is the best in Hollywood;"

"Live-action movies are not bad, but we lack a lot in the field of art. Your talent in this area is amazing!"

Aaron smiled. Is he going to take care of himself?
"Disney's chairman and CEO, Michael Eisner, received nearly $4000 million in salary, bonuses, and stock options last year at Disney."

"I spent $550 million to shoot 'Boyz N the Hood' and less than $1500 million to buy 'The Silence of the Lambs' from Orion."

"These two films have earned me over $8000 million!"

Aaron paused, then continued, “Disney needs an independent art label, but there are definitely budget constraints;”

"Besides, I am the absolute leader in Dawn. Even if I want to develop a movie with a budget of $1 million, it is possible;"

"Mr. Katzenberg, why would I want to be an art label manager at a major film company?" Jeffrey Katzenberg was stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly. "It seems you've already made up your mind."

The current Dawn Films has just acquired Heritage Entertainment and has its own distribution system;

It is indeed difficult for Disney to acquire the fast-growing Dawn!

"Aaron, animated films are different from live-action films. By acquiring Pixar, do you really want to get into the animation business?"

"Yeah, I want to give it a try!"

"The Rocketeer" opened with $960 million in its first weekend, ranking fifth in the week, behind "Ghost," "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," "City Slickers," and "The Last Dance."
The poor reputation of "The Rocketeer" also made Disney lack much confidence.

"Ghost" grossed $1780 million in its second weekend!
Disney has been on a downward spiral since "Dick Tracy," following the immense success of last year's "Pretty Woman";
Now, "The Rocketeer" has only achieved such results after spending $2000 million in marketing expenses, which is far from what Disney expected, and Disney's next film "Billy Bathgate" is also full of shadows.

"Ghost" earned another $1600 million in its third week, while "The Rocketeer" only earned $720 million in its second week!
After three weeks of release, "Ghost" has accumulated a box office of 6500 million US dollars. At the same time, Columbia TriStar also began to arrange its overseas release.

Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood at night.

"The Silence of the Lambs" held a large celebration party, and crew members Jonathan Demme, Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins and others all attended the party;
The Silence of the Lambs' North American box office of 1.3 million US dollars is currently the highest record for horror films, and Samsung also transferred the remaining payment of 1170 million US dollars to Suguang's account!

After deducting the dividends and bonuses given to the crew members, Dawn still had $800 million left.

“It’s really surprising!”

Michael Ovitz, who came to the banquet, couldn't believe it.

Paula Wagner, also from CAA, was also shocked. "Phone Booth, Boyz n the Hood, The Silence of the Lambs, and now Ghost;"

"Shuguang's achievements in the past two years are truly dazzling!"

"Ghost" is a low-budget fantasy romance film with an investment of only 2000 million US dollars, and now it has grossed 6600 million US dollars;

Moreover, its reputation remains high, and its momentum is even stronger than that of "Pretty Woman".

Michael Ovitz previously led CAA to assist Panasonic in acquiring MCA Universal, which was a busy year and earned him over $6000 million;

Now seeing a newcomer who left CAA earn so much from just one movie, it makes him more eager to enter the film production business.

On the other side, Aaron was chatting with Nancy Josephson of ICM. "I have to thank you for the great success of The Silence of the Lambs!"

Nancy Josephson shook her head. "Before the release of The Silence of the Lambs, few people were optimistic about it, and Orion hadn't made up its mind yet."

"You can make such arbitrary decisions because you have a different perspective than most people. ICM is just doing its job."

Aaron smiled and said, "Don't worry, director Jonathan Demme and actor Anthony Hopkins are both your clients;"

"Next, Shuguang will continue to cooperate with them!"

"Okay, excuse me," Aaron said as he had to greet other guests...

(End of this chapter)